 Why Care?
I haven't posted in a while but this subject keeps coming up so I have to respond. Teacup is a dumb term but why be offended by it? Bitchin and groovy are dumb terms too that originated in the same era. Not offensive, just dated.
I understand if you feel it comes with an attitude that "my dog is better than yours" but I just chuckle when people act like that. I wonder how much research they did before buying their dog and if it's small size is all that mattered.
And I understand if you are sooooooooo into the pure Yorkie standard that you find the teacup word offensive. Purity of the breed isn't a big priority for most of us. (if that's the case terms like "tinies", "babydollface", "chocolates" , "partis" etc. should offend you too)
The only thing that upsets me is when breeders breed for size and don't make health a top priority. I think the demand for small dogs may increase the risk of unethical breeders pushing the limits. |